Cost of Living in West Athens, CA
Population 9,064 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Housing in West Athens is priced well above national norms — a median of $666,000, roughly 118% above the US figure — typical of the coastal premium that California. At 11.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located <5 miles southeast of Inglewood, West Athens falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 11% lower than Inglewood's $744,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in West Athens
The median home value in West Athens is $666,100 — 118% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,506/month, 15% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $77,750/year is 4% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 11.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 72.0°F and lows of 57.0°F. Overall, West Athens has a cost of living index of 177 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 77% more expensive.
West Athens has limited residential data
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🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 67 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 76 | 72 | 66 |
| Low °F | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 58 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 54 | 49 |
| Precip" | 2.67 | 2.96 | 1.67 | 0.60 | 0.29 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.17 | 0.48 | 0.72 | 2.19 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in West Athens, CA?
West Athens has a cost index of 177 (100 = national average). It is 77% above the national average.
What is average rent in West Athens, CA?
The median gross rent in West Athens is $1,506 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in West Athens?
The median home value in West Athens is $666,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in West Athens?
The median household income in West Athens is $77,750 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in West Athens, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in West Athens is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is West Athens, CA affordable?
West Athens is above average in cost of living, with an index of 177 — about 77% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in West Athens?
West Athens has average high temperatures of 72.0°F and average lows of 57.0°F. Annual precipitation is 11.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
West Athens at a Glance
- Population
- 9,064
- Median Income
- $77,750
- Home Value
- $666,100
- Median Rent
- $1,506/mo
- Unemployment
- 11.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 72.0°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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